T'NT CAROL'S WHOLE WHEAT PITA BREAD...1-3 Pts

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CAROL'S T'NT WHOLE WHEAT PITA BREAD...1-3 POINTS

1 package dry yeast

2 cups warm water

1 teaspoon sugar

Mix the sugar & the water; stir the yeast.
Let proof for 10 minutes

1 teaspoon Kosher salt -- or regular salt

4 cups whole wheat flour -- 1/2 cup extra for rolling if needed

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil -- optional

Directions

Mix yeast, water and sugar together; proof for 10 minutes in a warm place.

Add the salt , flour and oil{if desired, works beautiful without it} mix well{I use my Kitchen Aid mixer with the dough hook attachment} till a ball forms.
Knead to a smooth ball on a floured counter top.{dough is slightly sticky}

Put in bowl sprayed with Pam and cover with a light towel. Let rise in a warm place until double in size.

Punch down and divide into 20 balls.Sprinkle some of the reseved flour on the counter and roll out into circles about 1/8 inch thick. Place on UNGREASED cookie sheets.

Let rise for 15 minutes,turn pitas over gently with both hands during the rising & let rise for another 10-15 minutes

Bake at 450 for 5 minutes.They really puff up beautifully.

Cool on a wire rack and store in pastic bags in freezer.

20 Pitas @ 103 calories,3.5 grams fiber,1.5 grams fat and 1 WW Point

16 Pitas @ 128.8 calories,4.3 grams fiber, 1.9 grams fat, 2 WW Points

12 Pitas @ 176.7 calories, 5.8 grams fiber, 3.1 grams fat and 3 WW Points

NOTE: sometimes a "pocket" doesn't form but you can still slice them in half. Could also be used as a pizza crust